Busy, busy, busy

Phew, husband's hat is finished. He's head will be well covered when he goes to Beijing this Wednesday. A relatively quick knit and he seems to like it. He was not without his cynical comments when I showed it to him but if he wore it around the house for half an hour before taking it off, I think he like it. And he's requesting I make another one for a dear family friend who's moved to Calgary.

Talking about hats, I think I found THE hat pattern for me. It's this cloche. It's crochet though.

And it's from this new Japanese book (isbn:4277171974). Newsboy cap fans, don't you just love this one? Although, once again, it is crochet.

I love this new book. There are 23 patterns in there and a good mix of both crochet and knit ones. There's a bit of everything, mostly accessories. There are patterns for colour work as well as textured knitting. Check out this pair of mittens. I think I'm going to make these too.

And this jacket. Should I just use the grey yarn I have stashed for my husband to knit this for myself instead?

And these pretty leg warmers although I won't be knitting them.

Young girls do wear crochet shawls but with a cute pin at the back. Look at the green dot.

Or with a big corset plus a smile.

Hmm, this honeycomb cables messenger bag.

And fair isle scarf which reminds me I have one to complete too from ages ago.

I like them all and I could go on and on and post all 23 photos here but I think I'd better stop here and go back to my holiday knitting. One week left before Christmas…

Comments

[stacey]

I love the textured mittens! I'd say go for the long coat - it looks cozy and so pretty!

[Peggy]

One more week! Good luck!!! I love the messenger bag!

[Stephanie]

More cute patterns. I don't know how you'll ever choose. I'm glad you hubby liked the hat.

[seedless grape]

The hat looks great! Love the cables.

And the projects from your new book look really good, too! I especially like the textured mittens, the white jacket, and the honeycomb bag.

[Sil]

Oh, that long sweater is calling to me. That's gorgeous.

[jenna]

Wow! That hat DID go quickly! It looks fantastic. I love all the patterns you've shown---you have great taste! It's not a matter of what you should knit, it's just a matter of what you should knit FIRST! :)

[Steph]

I love the cloche and especially the coat. It looks soo cozy.

[Hilari]

I'm in love with that cloche!! Are the instructions charted for those of us who don't speak Japanese?

[Sue]

What a wonderful hat you made for your husband. I love the new patterns that you got too, beautiful but I have not really tried crochet yet.

[mimi]

The husband is all set for Beijing with his handsome hat, he'll sure remember you in the cold! ;)
That crochet mitten is lovely, you should make it for yourself.

[shanwen]

yay, Finished! Good on you. You should spoil yourself and knit the coat. It's so warm n stylish:)

[erin]

Your hisband's hat is very nice, the yarn is nice and thick for a men's hat The crochet projects in this book are really cute.

[Maryann]

I'm sure your hubby will love his beautiful warmly hat, and cloche is very nice too ;o)

[handknit168]

so quick you have knitted a hat for your husband and u are a wonderful wife. the hat is warm and nice

[jaws]

Looks like you'll be busy until the afterlife.

[marjorie]

glad that your husband likes the hat. You should make that cloche for yourself too.

[Daisy]

If I were you I would use the grey yarn for myself. The hat looks great! All your knitting is lovely.

[Jennifer]

Those mittens are so cute!

Your husband's hat looks very cozy as well.

[Marie]

Very, very cute... or actually beautiful.
I know swedish, norwegian, german and english and now I wish I know japanese...
At least the knitting terms.

[wakana]

Your husband's Hat is a perfect fit! Beautiful job.
Thanks for your post on those japanese books --- I always wanted to peek to see if it's worth buying --- and your post totally convinced me to purchase it! Now that I ordered the book, I can't wait to take a look at all of them.

[diana]

My goodness, what lovely patterns! You must make that coat and that lovely shawl with the pin on the back!

[Sybil]

I think it's some sort of conspiracy. I just bought 2 Japanese craft books that I saw on someone else's blog and now here is another that's fabulous. And I crochet. You should too. Let it be your New Year's resolution. Much better than cutting back on chocolate and wine.

[Judy]

Wondering about the crochet Cloche , where could i get pattern in english, any idea? Thanks so much, love your blog, Judy from Alaska ~~~

[Lasean]

Love this book. I found a copy of it a Japanese bookstore in Portland. I don't understand the japanese but the illustrations and diagrams are great.

Once I get a couple UFO's off my needles then I'll dive right in.

The messenger bag might be first for me.

[Frances]

I loved the knitted mittens shown above from the Japanese Mitten Book, can I get direction in English from you to make some for the charity knit group I knit for?